The BIOS chip creates a link between the operating system and the hardware components. Over time, hardware components become obsolete and are upgraded to meet standards. Suppose a new hard drive is not recognized correctly. What could the end user perform to fix this problem?

a. Change operating systems.
b. Contact the hard drive manufacturer.
c. Upgrade (flash) the BIOS.
d. Change the CMOS battery.


C. Because the BIOS chip bridges hardware to the operating system, you must upgrade the BIOS whenever your current BIOS version cannot properly support new hardware, such as large SATA hard drives and different types of removable-storage drives.

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